Sad to say, a number of people have been uninvited from the Winfield United Facebook page.

While we respect their right to support the so-called “independent” candidates, we have had enough of them trashing our candidates and our organization on our site. It is as simple as that. No one could reasonably expect us to put in the effort of running this page only to have trolls log on and deface it while we are at work or busy with other matters. Our opposition’s comments have long since ceased being “debate” and turned into disruption.

Look what their behavior (and the behavior of Majority Trustees they support) have done to attendance at Village Hall. Meetings have become so unpleasant […]

Our town is currently run by a majority block of four trustees who plow headlong as they see fit.

They have denied our town its right to have a deliberative body as its representation. They have ignored the concerns of the citizens, defied law as it pertains to open and honest meetings through the Open Meetings Act. And perhaps worst of all – they were caught red handed lying to us about who was actually working to outsource our police. Are we to forget all the blogs and statements where they took credit for this brilliant idea?

Like the great Wizard of Oz, Jay Olson created a great and powerful image of himself for Winfield residents.

In his 2009 campaign literature he claimed he stood for approachable, predictable, honest and transparent government. He boasted that he would encourage people to participate in their government and strengthen the sense of community pride.

Then Olson became a Village Trustee. For a couple of years, he hid himself well behind the curtain. Then when Tony Reyes, Tim Allen and Jim Hughes joined the Village Board, […]

Unfortunately, some supporters of the Hanlon, Olson, Jacques and Blackburn slate are getting out of hand during this political season. Winfield United does not condone this type of politics and hope that the Rob Hanlon / Winfield First-Olson slate also abhor this behavior on their behalf. The individuals in the attached letter are very outspoken at village meetings and now are taking their brand of politicking to the streets door to door and by defacing our yard signs.

Many people have requested signs to show support for Erik Spande, Jack Bajor, Phillip Mustes and Jim McCurty, the signs being defaced have either been stolen or we unwittingly delivered the sign to someone opposed to our promise of good government.

A four page mailer just reached the residents of Winfield. It was mostly a political piece for Rob Hanlon running for Village President. A lot of information about Roosevelt Road was shared and we all know who just loves to write about that! But there were also some really negative remarks and innuendos against fellow Village Presidential candidate Erik Spande thrown in for good measure.

The piece states that Mr. Hanlon’s opponent, Mr. Spande, is ‘sullen, sulky and caustic.’ It then goes on to say that he is a ‘Hydrologist’ (as if that is a negative) and that he therefore manages projects, not people, thus insinuating that Mr. Spande is a geek or something on that order.

Mr. Spande is none of these things but, rather, he is a true professional. He is always above reproach and anyone who has ever watched his behavior at a Village Board meeting would know that. Tim Allen and Tony Reyes should take lessons.

Please come to Candidates Night II at Tony’s Steamers on Monday, 3/25 at 6:30pm. Meet Erik Spande, Jack Bajor, Jim McCurdy and Phil Mustes and share your thoughts with them, ask them questions and offer your support as we approach election day. It’s important to get to know your future Village officials and for them to get to know your concerns and feelings about our great Village. Tony’s is in Prairie Trail Center @ Geneva and County Farm Roads.

For more fun and conversation, you’re invited to Chili Night!!

Last Chance Meet & Mingle with the Candidates!

The candidates for Village President—Erik Spande—and Village Trustees—Jack Bajor (incumbent), Jim McCurdy, and Phil Mustes—will meet with Winfield residents at Chili Night, on Sunday, April 7, 6-9 pm.

Chili Night will be held at Cindy Boggs’ home, at 27W440 Waterford Drive (north of the hospital, just off Winfield Road on Waterford Drive). Three types of chili will be served: Cincinnati Chili, Green Chili, and Vegetarian.

Winfield voters are invited to drop by this open house to meet the candidates!